Quiet Front Forecast as Stormes Ahead in Iowa Politics
A cautious political update notes calm on the Iowa scene while campaigns prepare for a key shift around Sept 1. Republican Earl G Miller plans a Des Moines Stratford hotel venture and may forgo an independent run, with a manager to run the business during his term. Massey in Marion County leads selective service records, with nearly 10 percent in military service. Rep Henry O Talle praises Iowa literacy rankings amid a Washington Post correction, confirming Iowa’s top status in literacy per government data.
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Earl G. Miller
Mulberry Street
Des Moines
Miller
Stratford
Manhattan
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
House of Representatives
Washington
Speaker
Washington Post
Iowa
Office of Government
John W. Studebaker
United States Office of Education
Two More Townships Are Over the Top
J. F. Miller, county war bond chairman, reported that two more townships surpassed their quotas, bringing the total over the top to four after Illyria and Harlan. Fairfield exceeded its $85,000 quota with $91,769.50 and Clermont surpassed $84,000 with $85,290.75. several others were very close.
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J. F. Miller
Illyria
Harlan
Fairfield
Clermont
Mr. Miller
Kohlers Remodel Store Building
Kohlers store is undergoing extensive remodeling this week. The wooden warehouse has been removed and a new stockroom will be created in the former grocery area. Shelving along the east side is rebuilt, groceries move to the main floor, and a partition will separate the main area from the old grocery section. Heating equipment will be changed later to complete the upgrades.
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Kohler’s
Rubber Salvage Campaign Starts
Elgin reports two participating locations taking in nearly two tons by Tuesday morning. Citizens gather old tires garden hoses tubes over shoes and other rubber items for government purchase at one cent per pound while receiving stations pay one and a quarter cents and donate the quarter cent profit to the Red Cross. Boys assisting the program work without pay.
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Elgin
Red Cross
Clean Up Corn Fields During Wet Week Made Headway
Farmers battled persistent weeds in corn fields amid frequent rains yet reported progress. Clear weather at the start of the week improved conditions, with many fields cleaned up and workers delaying rest to extend haying plans.
E S Picnic Set For June 28 At Elgin School Grounds
Elgin Chapter C E S announces annual picnic to be held Sunday June 28 at the school grounds. Picnic dinner is scheduled for 12:30 with a social time to follow.
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Elgin
It Takes More Than Price Ceilings to Ward Off Inflation
Dale Hanson Crescd, noted in press as a Pacific theater pilot, formerly of Postville, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hanson. He is nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halverson Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Theo Kjosa Clermont. The former also has a son in the army Corp Harold O Halverson stationed at Indio California.
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Dale Hanson
Pacific
Postville
Ed Hanson
Albert Halverson
Elgin
Theo. Kjosa
Clermont
Corp
Harold O. Halverson
Indio
California
Elgin and Clermont Boys State alumni win posts at Hawkeye event
Otis Torkelson Calvin Nelson and Ray Vasby returned from the Hawkeye Boys State at Grinnell. Calvin Nelson was elected county recorder Ray Vasby named highway patrolman and Otis Torkelson joined the city council. Otis aimed for county treasurer but lost in caucus to Francis Kneeland. The boys noted an abundance of cats as the memorable detail.
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Otis Torkelson
Calvin Nelson
Elgin
Ray Vasby
Clermont
Grinnell
Calvin
Ray
Otis
Francis Kneeland
Postville
Roberts Names New Deputy at Sept start
Roberts appoints Beryl Morf of Hawkeye as deputy to the Sept. 1 start. She replaces Frances Klammer who will serve until then after an 11 year tenure. Klammer is praised as one of the few deputies in the state whose annual report requires no corrections from the state superintendent’s office.
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D. R. Roberts
Hhas
Beryl Morf
Hawkeye
Frances (Blume) Klammer
Goes to Work With U S Engineers
Gene Schori left Sunday for Hobbs New Mexico to work as red man with the U S engineers under the war department. He will join the same outfit that employed Keith Thoma who helped land the job for him. Gene signed up for the duration of the war and six months additional.
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Gene Schori
Hobbs
New Mexico
U. S. Engineers
War Department
Keith Thoma
Gene
Masonic Picnic at Elkader June 28
Northeast Iowa Masons invited to Elkader fair grounds for a June picnic hosted by Guttenberg lodge. Samuel Garwin of Dubuque will be the speaker. Each family to bring lunch and sugar. coffee and cream provided free.
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Iowa
Elkader Fair Grounds
Guttenberg Lodge
Samuel Garwin
Dubuque
New Auto Stamps Now On Sale at Postoffice
Auto stamps priced five dollars cover the 1942-43 motor vehicle use tax valid for one year. Elgin buyers report rapid purchasing since February law took effect. Stamps require vehicle make model serial and state license data and must be bought by July 1. Officials warn to dampen the windshield side to protect stamps from loss or theft.
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Elgin
Pia
Echo Enterprise List Corrected Communication Notice
The Echo Enterprise subscription list was corrected up to noon June 15 and many have paid in the past month to update their date. Check dates on tags against receipts and clear any outstanding accounts before July 10, when all charges made before May 31, 1942, go into default.
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Echo-Enterprise
Tabitha Society Meets at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society gathered at the Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence Kohls, Mrs. Hugo Hackmann, Mrs. Wm. Kohls Jr., and Mrs. Alfred Wenger as hostesses. A program featured a debate on stewardship by Mrs. Clarence Kohls, Mrs. Gus Krueger, and Mrs. Harry Johnson. Officers were elected afterward, followed by a luncheon prepared by the hostesses.
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Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Clarence Kohls
Hugo Hackmann
Wm. Kohls
Alfred Wenger
Gus Krueger
Harry Johnson
Edward Krueger
Len Simek
Get Set for Canning Season at Elgin Plant
Elgin Canning Co. crews repair buildings and check machinery while over a thousand acres contracted for this year. If the crop yields well, packing season will be busy.
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The
Elgin Canning Co
Enroll at Upper Iowa University Summer College
Students from Elgin and Clermont enroll at Upper Iowa University for summer study. Betty Minihan and Ethel Boyle of Elgin join Andine Vasby and Mrs Louise Kurth of Clermont. Several begin now to finish before military service ends.
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Elgin
Clermont
Upper Iowa University
Betty Minihan
Ethel Boyle
Andine Vasby
Louise Kurth
Tear Down Kohler Warehouse After Fire
Fire gutted Kohler store warehouse. John Falk dismantled the damaged structure in sections this week and plans to build a granary with the salvage. Kohler aims to continue with less storage space. Echo advertisers supported the effort with funds.
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Kohler
John Falk
Kohlers
Mrs Marty falls nine feet down hay chute in Luverne
Mrs Edwin Marty of Luverne slid down a hay chute when the chute door gave way. She fell nine feet, narrowly escaping serious injury. Local reporters note the incident occurred at her residence and authorities are assessing the accident.
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Edwin Marty
Luverne
Marty
Hatchery Closes After Record Season at Capper’s Hatchery
Capper’s Hatchery shut down Monday June 15 after one of its busier seasons since its 1920s founding. Production totals aren’t released but Capper anticipated nearing four million chicks. Post office activity surged, with weeks of parcel post around 900 dollars daily and receipts over 1,000 dollars weekly in early season. Capper will continue with a core crew of six to ten, combining farming with chick care and patron calls year round.
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Capper
Elgin Post Office
Mosby
Elgin
Fran
Highland Luther League Organized at Highland
Last Sunday evening a Luther League was organized in Highland by Parochial school teacher Sylvia Hanson. Arlene Scholen is president elect with a full slate of officers and a program committee. The Echo wishes the new organization success in its venture.
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Sylvia Hanson
Highland
Luther League
Arlene Scholen
The
Echo
Miss Chrystal Miller to Wed Keith Thoma Today
Miss Chrystal Lorraine Miller daughter of Mrs C C Miller Clermont will wed Keith B Thoma son of Mr and Mrs Max Thoma today in Hobbs New Mexico where Thoma works on a government project. Leaving Sunday for Hobbs were Mrs Max Thoma Gene Schori and Mr and Mrs S W Kuster Elgin and Mrs C C Miller and Chrystal Mr and Mrs Len Simek and Irene Erickson Clermont.
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Chrystal Lorraine Miller
C. C. Miller
Clermont
Keith B. Thoma
Max Thoma
Hobbs
New Mexico
Thoma
Gene Schori
S. W. Kuster
Elgin
Rationing and controls proposed to curb inflation
The piece argues price ceilings alone won’t stop inflation as consumer spending outstrips scarce goods. It favors stronger ceilings and rationing, warns of black markets, and endorses taxes, war bonds, wage stabilization, and limits on installment buying as the Roosevelt six point plan.
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England
Roosevelt
County Legion Meet to Name Officers at Wadena
The Fayette county American Legion Posts and Women's Auxiliary hold a joint session in Wadena next Monday evening, June 22. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Guest speaker will be E. W. Carlsen from Elkader, sheriff of Clayton county.
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Fayette County
Linen shower honors Elaine Zurbriggen at Zurbriggen home
Mrs Paul Zurbriggen and Mrs Wm Weibel hosted a linen shower Friday evening June 12 for the bride to be Elaine Zurbriggen. A patriotic theme prevailed with games and contests and gifts were opened. About eighteen guests attended and lunch followed the event.
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Paul Zurbriggen
Wm. Weibel
Zurbriggen
Elaine Zurbriggen
Robert Zimmerlin Dies in Duncombe After Short Illness
Samuel Mosby learned yesterday morning that his grandson Robert Zimmerlin of Duncombe died early that day after a brief illness. He was the second son of Mr and Mrs G V Zimmerlin, with Harriet Mosby of Elgin noted as the former Mrs Zimmerlin.
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Samuel Mosby
Robert Zimmerlin
Duncombe
Bobbie
G. V. Zimmerlin
Harriet Mosby
Elgin
Salute to General MacArthur march composer
Composer F. PD Cartwright director of the Harlan band presented the march Salute to General MacArthur arranged for full band instrumentation at a recent band concert.
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General MacArthur
F. PD. Cartwright
Harlan Band
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Rep. Talle
Iowa Press Assn
Jtowa
Massey
Marion County
Horace
Balboa
Germany
Louis Wing
John Cabot
America
Hi Notte
Berrine
Roberts
U.S
Masonic
Elkader
Postoffice
Upper Iowa
Highland Luther League
Chrystal Miller
County Legion
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